The flavor of Kentucky...horses, history and (of course) bourbon!
House • Carlisle KY United States
7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Beds
2 Bathrooms
4 Car spaces
Secondary home
Exchange types accepted
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Statistics
Listed March 2020
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General overview
What you will love about this home
We are located just 30 minutes from Lexington on a scenic byway that winds past Adena Springs (home to many top stallions!) and other gorgeous farms! Explore all the historic horse farms of Bourbon County—Claiborne, Runnymeade and so many others. Forest Retreat Farm, birthplace and burying ground of 1954 Kentucky Derby winner Determine is close by.
Take a stroll down Main Street in Paris for a truly southern/equestrian shopping experience. Make sure to time your trip to have lunch or dinner at one of the many upscale eateries featuring meat and produce from local farmers.
The circa-1816 log cabin contained within a renovated farm house features four bedrooms and two bathrooms and will sleep a total of seven. In the kitchen you will find everything you need when dining in, including farm-fresh eggs from our free-range hens for your dining pleasure. Several delicious eateries are located nearby and dozens more can be found on the scenic drive in to Keeneland.
The unique décor of our home is a blend of Kentucky antiques and modern and classic original artwork—even several “Moneighs.” These are one-of-a-kind framed abstracts actually created by famous equines themselves—horses such as Cigar, John Henry, Skip Away and Our Mims!
Surrounded on all sides by an Amish community, you will enjoy a trip back in time as (weather permitting) you begin your day with coffee on the front porch as the buggies clip-clop by.
End your day sipping a glass of wine as the sun sets over the sheep fields. Listen to the cattle lowing and the soft snorts and whinnies of the mares in the paddocks as you prepare for a restful night of sleep sans traffic and city noise.
Our love of animals is evident. We have a 10-stall barn for horses as well as AKC kennels with a fenced play yard attached. If guests are traveling with their dogs, they are welcome to house them in the kennels. No need to care for our furry friends--we will have that covered--and there will be no pets in the house during your stay.
If we are in town during your stay and have Thoroughbreds in training, you are welcome to come experience morning workouts at the track and get behind-the-scenes info on horse racing!
Many of our neighbors are Amish, and you will no doubt meet them on your stay. We are less than 2 miles from a quaint small town with surprisingly good dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The town of Paris, 15 minutes away, boasts several excellent dining spots, including micro-breweries and distilleries.
The space
Four bedrooms, one downstairs and three upstairs. The upstairs 'suite' has a queen bed connected by a bathroom to a small bedroom with a twin bed. The other two bedrooms, each with full size beds, share a downstairs bathroom.
Guest access
Two floors, with stairs to be navigated. Because the house was built over 200 years and added to all along the way, there are various and sundry step-ups and -downs.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Sport and leisure
Relaxing
Eco
Remote
Hiking
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Carpet free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Many of our neighbors are Amish, and you will no doubt meet them on your stay. We are less than 2 miles from a quaint small town with surprisingly good dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The town of Paris, 15 minutes away, boasts several excellent dining spots, including micro-breweries and distilleries. Lexington is only 30 minutes away, and the Bourbon Trail is all around us.
This is country living...you can find the basics in the small town 2 miles away (small grocery store, gas stations, local restaurants and a Subway) visitors will want to stock up on their way out in the nearby cities of Lexington (has EVERYTHING) or Paris (has most everything.)
Nearest airport
Lexington airport is 40 mins. Louisville and Cincinnati airports are 1.5 hours away.
Getting around
Lexington is 30 miles from our home, and Paris is 13. Louisville and Cincinnati are approximately and hour and 15-30 minutes away, depending on how fast your drive.
Map of Approximate Location
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Meet for a drink, show you around town, point you or take you to the best bourbon tastings, give you a tour of Thoroughbred training facility.
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